This bill proposes several updates to the current statutes regarding driver license instruction permits in Arizona. Specifically, it lowers the eligibility age for an instruction permit for a class D, G, or M license from 15 years and 6 months to 15 years old. Additionally, it modifies the duration of validity for instruction permits, extending the validity for class D or G licenses from 12 months to 18 months, and for class M licenses from 7 months to 12 months. The bill also increases the requirements for obtaining a class G or M license, raising the minimum holding period for an instruction permit from 6 months to 9 months, and increasing the required supervised driving practice hours from 30 to 50 hours, with night practice hours increasing from 10 to 20.

Furthermore, the bill designates itself as the "Juveniles Unlocking Driver Education (JUDE) Act" and includes conforming changes to existing statutes. The updates will take effect on December 1, 2026, ensuring that the new regulations are implemented in a timely manner. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the driver education process for young individuals in Arizona, promoting safer driving practices.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-3153, 28-3154, 28-3156, 28-3174, 13-1602, 13-1802, 13-1803, 13-1814, 28-3315, 36-2021, 36-2501, 14-5304, 25-518, 28-1601, 28-3157, 28-601
House Engrossed Version: 28-3153, 28-3154, 28-3156, 28-3174, 13-1602, 13-1802, 13-1803, 13-1814, 28-3315, 36-2021, 36-2501, 14-5304, 25-518, 28-1601, 28-3157, 28-601
Senate Engrossed Version: 28-3153, 28-3154, 28-3156, 28-3174, 13-1602, 13-1802, 13-1803, 13-1814, 28-3315, 36-2021, 36-2501, 14-5304, 25-518, 28-1601, 28-3157, 28-601